Pentecost of the Nations

… for a new culture of Pentecost May 22-31, 2009

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“Oh, if only…unanimous and fervent prayers could be raised to Heaven in every part of Christendom as they were one in the Cenacle (upper room) of Jerusalem for a rekindling of the Divine Spirit.” Bl. Elena Guerra

Imagine what would happen if “unanimous and fervent prayers” were raised in every time zone in the world for nine days!

Imagine what would happen if we witnessed to the power of the Holy Spirit in every part of the world throughout the 24 hours of

Pentecost Sunday!

Imagine what God could do if we united in prayer and celebration for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our world!

Imagine our world transformed!

Part 1 - Together We Pray!

Operation Upper Room

May 22-30, 2009

“Operation Upper Room” is a concerted initiative of prayer during the nine days between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday. It is a return to the Upper Room, to intercede with Mary and the disciples for the rekindling of the grace of the first Pentecost, rediscovering the life and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, whose original source is Pentecost.

Intercessors who participate in the Pentecost of the Nations will be linking together in a variety of Upper Room events organized by Prayer Groups, Communities and Individuals. Individuals can also make a commitment to pray a novena to the Holy Spirit for the specified intentions of Pentecost of the Nations. [See 2009 Intentions listed below.] One suggested novena format is the Burning Bush Novena. www.burningbushinitiative.com

Intercessors will be united together weaving a dense global “net” of prayer which will be continuous, night and day, during the nine days before Pentecost (on national, regional and local levels). If you are making a commitment to pray a Novena to the Holy Spirit, and/or if you are planning a prayer event for your diocese, group or community, register with Kathleen Haner, NSC Coordinator, USA, for Operation Upper Room at usintercessorsnetwork@ clearwire.net , phone (360) 871-2350. (Link to USA Registration Form) All the information for the various USA individuals and groups who are participating will be collected and registered all together with the ICCRS Coordinator.

There is no mandatory structure for Pentecost of the Nations prayer nets or events – all are free to utilize whatever prayers and events are familiar and fruitful to you as an individual, group or community. Suggestions for a variety of options of Operation Upper Room events are outlined below.

Part 2 - Together We Celebrate!

Pentecost Celebrations

Special events will be organized by communities and groups throughout the nation and the world, each testifying to the “spirituality of Pentecost” as part of the great Charismatic family. There is no mandatory structure for Pentecost Celebrations – all are free to utilize whatever prayers and events are familiar and fruitful with your group or community. Here are some suggestions for planning a Pentecost Celebration:

Celebration events provide a united witness and proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1.8).
Celebration Events consist of charismatic prayer, short teachings, testimonies, a solemn invocation of the Holy Spirit and possibly a concert to glorify God!
The option to sign up for an internet video link among the various celebrations that will be happening throughout the world, to witness the fact that throughout the world the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is truly celebrating Pentecost together. If you choose to participate in the video link, you will need to also register directly with ICCRS to receive their information packet.

3-minute Pentecost of the Nations Video Link Clip:

REGISTERING to participate in the ICCRS Internet or Video Link: After filling out the registration form and submitting it, ICCRS will send you information on how you can publish/upload a 3-minute Video Clip. (Please go to www.iccrs.org, “click on Past events” and look at some of last years clips for a suggestion of how one can be done).

Your video clip is to be recorded at the beginning of your celebration, and is to contain: a 3-minute video clip of greetings to the other nations and a short presentation of your event.

The videos will be made available to download from a website specially prepared for this event. ICCRS will manage the website with the links to each nation's video clip. The participants will be able to access the individual video clips on this website and broadcast them at an opportune moment during their own celebration (See ICCRS registration form). USA Registration Form.

SPECIAL PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2009

(Use during the various Pentecost events)

For a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit:

For the Church and Pope Benedict VI: To proclaim the Good News in the power of the Holy Spirit – Acts 2:11.For the World: a) For faithfulness to living and sharing our central calling of Baptism in the Holy Spirit; b) for unity within the many expressions of CCR world-wide as well the entire church; c) for fruitfulness in the many ministries and projects in which CCR is involved.For ICCRS: For the vision, mission and service offered by ICCRS to the worldwide renewal; for the necessary finances and resources and the Lord’s guidance and blessing upon all the ICCRS special events and projects.
For Your Continent and Nation: Add your own prayers for your continent, nation and local concerns.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PENTECOST OF THE NATIONS PROJECT:

Preparing the Way - Intercessors dedicate 9 times of prayer – at least an hour – from January 2009 to May 2009 – to intercede for the preparation of Pentecost of the Nations and all its events for a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost Night and Day Novena Prayer Nets - Those desiring to build a prayer “net” of 1 hour units of prayer with various intercessors for 9 days – 24 hours a day to link with “global prayer net”.
Pentecost Eucharistic Adoration – Night and Day during the 9-day Novena time.
Burning Bush Cenacles – Prayer Vigils (even all night) – 3-day Pentecost Triduum.
Together we support ICCRS! This Pentecost Project affords a great chance to collaborate in the mission of ICCRS to serve the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Also it is a good opportunity to organize an official collection during the 10 days of events to give financial support to the service of ICCRS.

An answer that the worldwide CCR offers in response to the desire expressed by both Popes, John Paul II and Benedict XVI that the spirituality of Pentecost will spread in the Church for a new “Culture of Pentecost” (JPII, May 2004 – Benedict XVI, Sept 2005)